TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
STERAFLEX UV (L.M.) Group: 11.2.2
Revision Date: 30/08/2024
CHARACTERISTICS
The Steraflex L.M. Inks are specially developed for printing on flexo machines with amazing densities
and excellent flow properties. These inks are characterized by their low odour and low migration
properties.
PROPERTIES
Low odour and low migration properties Shrink sleeves and wrap around labels*
Excellent printability Suitable for flexible packaging
Good goss with high colour strength In compliance with the EuPIA policy and Swiss
Fast curing speed Ordinance.
*See remarks for extra info
SUITABLE SUBSTRATES
All kinds of paper and board Selected lacquered/primed aluminium foils
Inline corona treated PE and lids
Preliminary adhesion tests are recommended. Other substrates to be tested before use.
COLOR ARTICLE CODE IWS SPIRIT NITRO ALKALI
Process Colours
Yellow EXC54011MY 5 + + +
Magenta EXC54012MY 5 + + -
Cyan EXC54013MY 8 + + +
Black EXC54014MY 8 + + +
Deep Black EXC54015MY 7 + + +
Lightfast Process Colours
Yellow EXC54021MY 6 + + +
Magenta EXC54022MY 7 + + +
Mixing Colours
Opaque White – surface printing EXC54901MY
Transparent White EXC54902MY
Opaque White - sleeves EXC54903MY
Yellow EXC54912MY 5 + + +
Yellow Fast EXC54913MY 6 + + +
Orange EXC54920MY 5 + + +
Orange Fast EXC50921M 7 + + +
Warm Red Fast EXC54931MY 7 + + +
Red 032 EXC54932MY 5 + - +
Red 032 Fast EXC54933MY 7 + + +
Rubine Red EXC54940MY 5 + + -
Rubine Red Fast EXC54942MY 7 + + +
Rhodamine Red Fast EXC54951MY 7 + + +
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Mixing Colours
Voilet Fast EXC54961MY 7 + + +
Reflex Blue Fast* EXC54963MY 7 + + +
Blue 072 Fast* EXC54965MY 7 + + +
Cyan EXC54970MY 8 + + +
Green EXC54980MY 8 + + +
Black EXC54990MY 8 + + +
*these inks should not be used for mixings, as they are already built up out of other base inks.
ADDITIVES
Silicone Additive 0.5-1% EXC10005*
Curing Promotor 1-3% EXC10108 Exceeding the recommended addition
level may increase the risk of premature
polymerization and colour change.
Anti-foam Additive 0.5-1% EXC10058*
Reducer Viscosity up to 5% EXC10102
Reducer Colour Strength no limit EXC54902MY
* Modified inks cannot be coated or overprinted
REMARKS
Storage conditions: To ensure maximum stability, the product should be stored in closed
containers at temperatures between 15 -20°C, away from direct heat and exposure to UV light.
Storage in a dark room will be preferable. Stocks should be rotated (i.e. use oldest stock first).
Following the above-mentioned storage conditions the quality of these products is guaranteed
when used within the BBD (Best Before Date) that is mentioned on the label of the involved lot.
Products which are stored as per the above-mentioned storage conditions can be usable for a
longer time (in excess of the “best before date”). Any usage after the “best before date” is subject
to your own testing. Using the product after the “Expiry Date” is not recommended. Please note that
due to our internal processes the time span between the “date of manufacturing” and the “Best
Before Date” may deviate but will never be lower than our minimum guaranteed shelf life which
has not changed. When laminated afterwards, take care to use the correct fast inks, and to do a
preliminary adhesion test. Substrates may differ in their chemical structure or method of
manufacture. A test for suitability must always be carried out before printing. Antistatic, Mould
Release Agents and Slip Additives may have negative effects on adhesion and should be detected
and removed prior to printing.
Yellow EXC54912MY, Orange EXC54920MY and Warm Red Fast EXC54931MY can be used on shrink
sleeves only after preliminary test. Process Magenta EXC54021MY and Rubine Red EXC54940MY
should not be used on shrink sleeves, use Rubine Red fast EXC54942MY instead.
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PRODUCT SAFETY
These inks are only suitable for use on the non-food contact side of food packaging, provided they
are applied using the relevant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and according to the
guidelines in this Technical Data Sheet. The printer, converter and packer/filler each have a
responsibility to ensure that the finished – printed - product is fit for the intended purpose(s) and
that the ink and coating components do not migrate into the food at levels that exceed legal,
regulatory and industry defined requirements. Please refer to Toyo Ink Europe’s “Statement of
Composition” for further regulatory information. In case of specific applications, please contact
your technical application service.
PACKAGING
5 KG plastic pails
CONTACT INFO
TOYO INK EUROPE N.V. Tunnelweg 3 - 2845 Niel – Belgium +32 3/880.67.67 info@toyoink.eu
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